Tires
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2019 MB E300
Tires
Conti ProContact tires are at 3-4/32 nds at 18 KMI on my E350 4 matic. The car is being leased and I need to replace them with a tire that will allow me to return the car at 36 kmi with sufficient tread left. Any suggestions? I'm looking at Conti PureContacts with supposedly 70kmi tread warranty.
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I've got close to 30k miles on ControlContact tires (E350)and they have a bunch of miles left. I had Pure Contacts on 3 other cars in the past and was happy with them. IMO the Continentals are a very good all around tire.
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Thanks guys for the info. I've always had good experience with the Contys except for my current E350. As I sad pro contacts are at 3-4/32 nds after 18 K miles. I like how they drive however.
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Heh, my Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position tires on my rear only lasted 10k miles. My fronts still have over 50% tread though, got the whole set at the same time. Guess that's an indication of how I drive. Anyway, don't get these if you want longevity.
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I haven't tried PureContacts, but they are rated as longer lasting than the ProContacts. I've run ProContacts on my MBs with good success. I will be buying Continentals again when the time comes.
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I still think the Conty Pro Contact is an excellent tire. They are my winter tire. I switch to a 19” E63AMG wheel and the Potensa SO-4 pole position for summer only. I have only used Conty tires for all season use with good traction and wear.
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The best price I found on the Purecontacts were from this site, $126 a tire for the 17s, $150 for the 18's:
http://www.tiresdirect.net/TireSizeS...atio=45&rim=17
But you're probably better off going to a tire store that price matches as usually they charge you extra for mounting/balancing if you didn't buy the tires there. Plus they're cheaper than the Procontacts.
http://www.tiresdirect.net/TireSizeS...atio=45&rim=17
But you're probably better off going to a tire store that price matches as usually they charge you extra for mounting/balancing if you didn't buy the tires there. Plus they're cheaper than the Procontacts.
